Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (132元) | 43元 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (74元) | 40元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (44元) | 15元 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.71 (29元) | 18元 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (21元) | 10元 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 61元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (18元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (14元) | 7元 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (13元) | 6元 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (58元) | 99元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (17元) | 9元 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (10元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,701 (13,115元) | 13,351元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,160 (8,940元) | 7,561元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (1,259元) | 489元 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,054 (8,124元) | 6,786元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €792 (6,108元) | 4,378元 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (813元) | 358元 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (184元) | 103元 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (2,487元) | 1,370元 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (980元) | 717元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (48元) | 35元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (84元) | 46元 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (641元) | 471元 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (282元) | 246元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (745元) | 609元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (1,005元) | 789元 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,939 (238,507元) | 164,970元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (14元) | 8元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (290元) | 248元 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (68元) | 37元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (72元) | 25元 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (762元) | 407元 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.81 (45元) | 46元 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (28元) | 44元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (20元) | 11元 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (21元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (141元) | 77元 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (310元) | 214元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (145元) | 103元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (702元) | 1,346元 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (613元) | 328元 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (66元) | 70元 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (15元) | 29元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (39元) | 17元 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €688 (5,300元) | 3,025元 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (2.71元) | 0.27元 | + 915% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (410元) | 367元 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (45元) | 24元 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 42% more expensive than in China
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